| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| acclimate |
to become used to new weather conditions or surroundings. |
| cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| faction |
a group or party within, and often at odds with, a larger organization. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |
| retrograde |
moving or tending to move in a backward direction; retreating. |
| vertigo |
a sensation of unsteadiness or dizziness, such that one's surroundings seem to be whirling around. |